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What's in your maintenance list !Your best bet is to google "Handover Inspection" or "PCI Checklist". There is a huge repository of info and previously answered questions.
As for two items that we didn't… Adam.M replied 24 March 2015 ago Upstairs Living Reverse Living TruganinaFrom an energy efficiency perspective upstairs living makes a lot of sense. In winter, as heat rises, upstairs living areas will be warmer & more comfortable than… Folding arm awningI thought of installing a folding arm awning in the backyard in lieu of an alfresco.
Appreciate any feedback on this. wally97 started a topic 23 March 2015 ago Barkly 29 Inspection RequestI'm in Brisbane and I'd love to see a Barkly 29 too.
Have you spoken to someone in sales at Metricon? We gave them our details as they have a… PaintingWhen we spoke to Coral homes painter we asked if he spray painted the first coat and he told us that he personally rolled all 3 coats( however it's up to the individual… Trinity Alkimos WA - Siteworks Cost?Hi MalSannie
We ended up getting it done by the builder. Some of the builders were a bit over the top with their estimates. One quoted us roughly $20k. I think our… Greenvale Gardens - Land ValuationMy land came back spot on.
It was adding the house the caused us issues as all of a sudden the bank valued the whole package at $50K less than what we were… agi drain?And then the bare pipe is covered by soil directly. Is that the way to do it?
Will the pipe be blocked by the soil after some time?
No.… Discounts between buildersAll the big builders have similar cost structures and profit margins.
They just build a 'marketing' amount into the price.
If you don't like the current 'offer' wait a… Safety at construction siteIf you are in Vic you can ring work safe and get them to visit the site. For other issues get your own independent inspector to help you. Window conundrum...to leave or remove?I think it comes down to what you're using the room for JP79. If you're planning on using it as only a home theatre room, get rid of it. If it's more like a second living… Roof design Our block has a frontage facing east, yard west facing. But I think you might be right ddarroch about the possibility of neighbours having… Insulation weather wrapI'm pretty sure this still passes standard. Not many don't put the wrap on these days but I think it still passes unless there is an amendment I'm not aware about.
Only… 33amc replied 20 March 2015 ago 33amcMar 20, 2015 7:50 pm Demolition quoteHey guys,
So I'm looking to knock down my 3x1 house in Belmont, Western Australia. It does have asbestos in the eaves. I've been given a quote… OH&S white card in Victoria.Just after an opinion from those who have built in Victoria with Volume builders mostly. Would it be an advantage for prospective owners to obtain an OH&S white card in… goody59 started a topic 20 March 2015 ago Surveyor markers/pegsThe survey pegs are the short thick square ones that are usually close to ground level. Sometimes you will see stakes which are tall and skinny and red on top - those… 12.5m frontage in Banksia GroveHi jcresey,
What orientation is your block? Try & find a design that has living areas (& a large proportion of glazing) facing north, & minimised west windows. This will… cayalMar 19, 2015 10:00 am Saratoga Estate - Point CookHi All,
Just pulled a trigger at Saratoga, stage 6 with land & build package from Tribeca. The build will have to wait until land settlement finished in May/June. Is… Home Group WA - appliance quality?If it's a free standing oven will food and sauces and stuff fall down the side and attract ants ?
Or is the bench top literally made so… Underground rainwater tankA water tank will always look pretty obvious when you haven't done any landscaping or planting, so don't get too worried about it.
Once it has been in the ground for a… bpratt replied 17 March 2015 ago Project vs custom build?I'm not sure if you are still looking at your options (you've probably made your decision by now) but I thought I'd share what we found when we were looking at the same… Need to pick your brain about render^^ and that too
Hmmm good question.
Two of my kids have recently had homes built and they also have chips off the corners of the render.
I… a2b replied 17 March 2015 ago Is anyone building with DR Homes Qld?Thanks for the info - you're brave doing an owner build - we live in Canberra currently so it's not an option for us. Will check out the facebook page though - be nice to… First Home ByerThere are good things and bad things with key start as we looked into it when we first started. Good you only pay $50 a week while building and no fee for having a small… Dark coloured bricksThanks Justwondering1, your house is looking great! I am definintely a fan of the dark brick!!!
They look pretty brown in your pics - are they more grey in the flesh? Can… building with hickingbotham hartfordThe LED downlights are $180 each, I have heard that you can get it done after build for around $80 - $100 each. Maybe visit a lighting shop and see if there is anything… Footing Inspection - my additional cost?In Victoria, mandatory inspections are covered by building permit fees, private inspections are at your own cost. I would imagine it would be pretty much the same in other states.
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